October 09, 2014, 10:30AM

DETROIT, MI -- A portion of proceeds from the 17th annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak over the summer paid off big-time for local non-profits and community organizations. Full story »

August 07, 2014, 10:41AM

DETROIT, MI -- A variety of music will be available Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak at the 17th annual Ford Arts Beats & Eats festival. The lineup, released Thursday, includes "American Idol" contestant Jena Irene, Third Eye Blind, The Village People, The Spinners, Loverboy, Randy Houser and more. Full story »

July 02, 2014, 12:48PM

DETROIT, MI -- A surprise guest is expected to stop by Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak on Wednesday night. Well, I guess it's not much of a surprise anymore. Tim Allen, the star of ABC's "Home Improvement" from 1991-99 is expected to perform at the venue while in town for a brief visit, according to Detroit radio station WSCX (94.7 FM). Ken Calvert, a WSCX on-air personality, teased Allen's surprise show in Royal Oak during his broadcast Wednesday morning. And WSCX appeared to confirm Allen's surprise show on its Twitter page (see my interaction with the Twitter account below). Full story »

May 23, 2014, 12:55PM

When the sun rose, yellow caution tape clung to the wire-mesh fence at a home in Royal Oak near pieces of charred siding, the ripped-off side door and a tall beer can sitting atop a white patio table. Full story »

February 28, 2014, 1:43PM

DETROIT, MI -- The Detroit Zoo is looking for "smiling, energetic, friendly and enthusiastic" people for seasonal employment. The Zoo, located at 10 Mile and Woodward, is seeking employees to work flexible schedules in the following positions: guest relations assistants, sales associates, park safety officers (security), and Summer Safari camp teachers and aides. In addition, concessions, retail, food service and some custodial and groundskeeping positions also need to be filled by Service Systems Associates (SSA), the venue's concessionaire. Full story »

January 14, 2014, 10:21AM

DETROIT, MI -- If you want to get inside the mind of a WWE hardcore wrestling legend, head to a local comedy club Jan. 22 for what should be a show to remember. Mick Foley, AKA "Cactus Jack," "Mankind" and "Dude Love," will bring his "Tales from the Wrestling Past Tour" to Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in the suburb of Royal Oak. Full story »

September 24, 2013, 11:34AM

DETROIT, MI - A 21-year-old man from Las Vegas, billed as "the world's best extreme wheelchair athlete," will showcase his skills 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Modern Skate & Surf's Skatepark in Royal Oak. Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham is scheduled to perform at the park, 1500 N. Stephenson Hwy., and give extreme sports fans a preview of Nitro Circus Live's first North American tour that kicks off in January. Full story »

September 19, 2013, 10:45AM

DETROIT, MI - Actress Eva Mendes, the girlfriend of Ryan Gosling, appears to have a fondness for some Detroit area clothing stores that aren't necessarily known for those with an expensive and sophisticated taste. Full story »

September 03, 2013, 12:32PM

ROYAL OAK, MI - On a day that honored the nation's workforce with a holiday, it was only fitting Monday for Detroit to receive a blessing from one of the hardest working men of early 90s hip hop. Full story »

May 23, 2013, 12:27PM

DETROIT, MI - The Michigan Film Office announced Thursday the pilot for new a cable television series and the second season of the Eminem-produced program "Detroit Rubber" have been approved for film incentives from the state. Full story »

May 11, 2013, 11:45AM

Online donations of more than $160,000 have come in the past week from places as far away as Canada, Japan, Europe and Afghanistan to help Griffin Stein, 4, and his parents, Heston and Krissy, according to The Daily Tribune of Royal Oak. Griffin has two triplet siblings, Logan and Kaylee. Full story »

May 08, 2013, 3:58PM

Victims told police a man driving a red SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Blazer with a tire mounted on the tailgate, made lewd comments and exposed himself in four incidents over the past several days. Full story »